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<p>Contributors xi</p> <p>Preface xv</p> <p>Acknowledgements xvii</p> <p>Acronyms xix</p> <p><b>1 Introduction: the European Context and Theoretical Framework 1</b><br /><i>Chris Couch and Charles Fraser</i></p> <p>The contemporary European context 1</p> <p>Issues in international comparative urban research 6</p> <p>Research methodology 9</p> <p>The choice of localities 13</p> <p>The structure of the case studies 16</p> <p><b>2 Change in the European Industrial City 17</b><br /><i>Charles Fraser</i></p> <p>The origins of the industrial city 17</p> <p>The decline of the industrial city 19</p> <p>The case for intervention 22</p> <p>National policy responses 24</p> <p>The impact of the European Union 30</p> <p>New challenges 31</p> <p>The response to the challenge 33</p> <p><b>3 Urban Regeneration in Liverpool 34</b><br /><i>Chris Couch</i></p> <p>The city centre and docklands 37</p> <p>Vauxhall and North Liverpool 49</p> <p>Conclusions 54</p> <p><b>4 Dundee: a City Discovering Inclusion and Regeneration 56</b><br /><i>Greg Lloyd and John McCarthy</i></p> <p>Introduction 56</p> <p>Historic context 58</p> <p>Decline and change 59</p> <p>Revival 59</p> <p>Culture, partnership and regionalism 65</p> <p>Emerging agendas 67</p> <p>Conclusion 68</p> <p><b>5 Urban Regeneration in Belfast 69</b><br /><i>Stephen McKay</i></p> <p>Historical background 69</p> <p>Recent population changes 71</p> <p>Political context 72</p> <p>Belfast City Council 74</p> <p>Planning 76</p> <p>Housing 78</p> <p>Urban regeneration 78</p> <p>Economic growth 82</p> <p>Conclusion 84</p> <p><b>6 Lille: from Textile Giant to Tertiary Turbine 85</b><br /><i>Charles Fraser and Thierry Baert</i></p> <p>Decline and the seeds of renewal 87</p> <p>A changing image in the Nord 89</p> <p>Economic restructuring 90</p> <p>The Channel Tunnel 91</p> <p>Administrative reform 92</p> <p>The spatial planning context 93</p> <p>The development results 94</p> <p>An international profi le 97</p> <p>Case studies 98</p> <p>The evolution of French regeneration 106</p> <p>Summary 107</p> <p><b>7 Rotterdam: Structural Change and the Port 109</b><br /><i>Chris Couch</i></p> <p>Renewing older inner-city neighbourhoods 110</p> <p>Rebuilding and maintaining the city centre 116</p> <p>Kop van Zuid 118</p> <p>Conclusions 124</p> <p><b>8 Belgium: the Case of Wallonie 126</b><br /><i>Charles Fraser and Luc Marechal</i></p> <p>Historical background 126</p> <p>A new beginning and a new programme 129</p> <p>The process in action 132</p> <p>Summary 134</p> <p><b>9 Milan: the Bovisa District 135</b><br /><i>Corinna Morandi</i></p> <p>The historic context 135</p> <p>Decline and change 138</p> <p>Revival 141</p> <p>Emerging agendas 146</p> <p>Notes 148</p> <p><b>10 The Ruhr: from Dereliction to Recovery 149</b><br /><i>Susan Percy</i></p> <p>Background 150</p> <p>Regeneration and development in the Ruhr region 151</p> <p>Emscher Park International Building Exhibition (IBA) 156</p> <p>Conclusion 165</p> <p><b>11 Economic and Physical Infl uences on Urban Regeneration in Europe 166</b><br /><i>Chris Couch</i></p> <p>Geographical location 166</p> <p>The strength of the regional economy 169</p> <p>The use of land and buildings 174</p> <p>Conclusions 179</p> <p><b>12 The Institutional and Financial Conditions of Urban Regeneration in Europe 180</b><br /><i>Charles Fraser</i></p> <p>Administrative structures 180</p> <p>Political processes 187</p> <p>Financial structures 189</p> <p>Summary 198</p> <p><b>13 New Agendas 200</b><br /><i>Susan Percy</i></p> <p>Globalisation and place marketing 200</p> <p>New industries and links to education 203</p> <p>Social exclusion 204</p> <p>New alliances and partnerships 205</p> <p>Promoting sustainability 207</p> <p>Conclusions 208</p> <p><b>14 Review 210</b><br /><i>Charles Fraser, Chris Couch and Susan Percy</i></p> <p>Bibliography 217</p> <p>Index 227</p>

'I am delighted to endorse this book, which considers and debates urban regeneration in Europe. Its comprehensive aim of understanding regeneration problems, is given a unique insight by the use of practical European examples. The resultant conclusions target all that are interested in regeneration issues, and I am sure will assist the development of this topic and its process. It leans heavily on examples, so for a change allows realism to surface!Well done and I heartily recommend a read'.<br /> <p>Quote from Bruce Duncan BSc FRICS MCIArb, CHair RICS Regeneration Forum.</p>

<b>Chris Couch</b> is Professor of Urban Planning; and Head of Planning and Housing Studies – Liverpool John Mores University

Many old urban areas in Europe are undergoing a radical restructuring of their economic base and are subject to regeneration strategies. There is much political interest in urban regeneration as an element of urban policy and large amounts of public money are being invested in various urban centres.<br /><br />This book gives a comparative account of the process of urban regeneration in France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Germany and the UK. It examines the factors influencing these processes, as well as the consequences of their implementation.<br /><br />Through a mixture of theoreticaldiscussion and detailed case studies, <i>Urban Regeneration in Europe</i> will:<br /> <ul> <li>provide a comprehensive and informed presentation of policies</li> <li>discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by old industrial areas</li> <li>develop current knowledge and understanding on the urban regeneration process</li> <li>put forward an interdisciplinary approach</li> </ul>

'I am delighted to endorse this book, which considers and debates urban regeneration in Europe. Its comprehensive aim of understanding regeneration problems, is given a unique insight by the use of practical European examples. The resultant conclusions target all that are interested in regeneration issues, and I am sure will assist the development of this topic and its process. It leans heavily on examples, so for a change allows realism to surface!Well done and I heartily recommend a read'.<br /> <p>Quote from Bruce Duncan BSc FRICS MCIArb, CHair RICS Regeneration Forum.</p>

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